So I have a MK Diamond tile saw like you could rent.

The Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (2nd location in Worcester) is my favorite right now.

They frequently attend our Black Diamond events, url in my signature, so you can talk to them at a meeting or call direct.

If you want to get into growing your business and doing deals in Central MA you should get out to the Black Diamond meeting in Worcester (next Tuesday).  

If you are looking for groups I suggest the Black Diamond and NERIA, they both meet in your area.

If you are looking at rental property in Worcester you really want to check out the Black Diamond meeting in Worcester.  

Yes the REO inventory is very thin and competition for those is high, as you've seen.I'd recommend getting some practice talking to owners/sellers directly; you'll have to do it sooner or later anyway, and the sooner the better IMO.For example, try "driving for dollars" which means driving (or biking or walking) around a neighborhood near you and calling on For Rent signs to ask if the owner might want to sell instead, or talking to people in the neighborhood about any vacant/derelict houses you see.You might also attend a local real estate investor group such as RIREIG in RI or Black Diamond in Worcestor/Waltham.

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I plan on attending some of the black diamond events held by @Ann Bellamy in the coming weeks/months, @Mike LaCava 's meetup this Thursday and very interested in @Justin Silverio 's approach to REI while working a full time job and taking time out for your family.Once I have a little more time on my hand, I have a goal of documenting my first deals and forward through the use of video blogs, to post on BP.  

On Today/Tuesday this months Black Diamond meeting meeting is taking place in Waltham.